Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy vs Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 166 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Cowes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,156 students
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Faversham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,156 students
| Measure | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy Cowes, South East | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #371 of 679 | #62 of 679 |
| National rank | #2197 of 4,090 | #203 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,156 | 1,156 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,156 | 1,156 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 65.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 87.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 97.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 6.07 |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | 38.0 |
| town | Cowes | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cowesec.org | www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 45.5).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy better than Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School ranks higher (92.4 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Cowes and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy: 1,156. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 1,156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School rank in South East?
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy is 371st of 679 and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 62nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).